LONG ISLAND

MOUNTAINEER

NEWSLETTER OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB, LONG ISLAND CHAPTER MARCH /APRIL 1992

every now-and-then, or of NOT changing engine oil Governors Report after so many miles. By Jenny Kohn Well, trails need to be cared for on a regular basis On November 2, 1991, the Board of Governors also. Branches on the shrubs that line a trail need to approved a Master Plan for Heart Lake, to fulfill a be trimmed back each year. Trees sometimes fall permit condition imposed by the Adirondack Park across a trail and need to be removed. Paint blazes or Agency. Hie plan is not an authorization for any trail markers need to be renewed every few years. improvements, but instead is a conceptual Litter Day is another way of saying "Trail framework to guide the Club's stewardship of the Maintenance". When an unauthorized camp site, a property over the next ten years. Through this plan, leanto area, a viewpoint, or even a trail gets a regular the Club aims to promote the responsible use and yearly or twice-yearly cleanup, it tends to stay clean. management of the Forest, Preserve and v Club facilities that service the outdoor community backcountry. Further, the Plan provides for erection need regular maintenance as well. Without volunteer of new facilities to further the Club's recreation, help, once or twice a each year, the complex of conservation and education goals, rather than simply wilderness buildings and grounds at ADK Loj and to meet the demand for increased lodging. the three buildings at Johns Brook Lodge would The Plan provides that future development, other become unusable in a few years. than backcountry-compatible uses, such as You use the trails that are maintained and campsites and lean-tos, would be restricted to a core cleaned. Are you doing your share to keep them "Active Use Zone." The Active Use Zone has passable, clean and pleasant to use? What is a fair physical characteristics well-suited for development, share? compared to the surrounding areas. Other aspects of Here's an easy guide. For every ten days you get the plan include better management of parking on out into the outdoors and wild lands give back one the property, conversion of the High Peaks day to "Trail Maintenance". Information Center to an educational center and Let's face it! We're not talking hard labor in a construction of a new HPIC. Gulag. We're talking about being in the outdoors, in If anyone is interested in reviewing the full plan, the fresh air, in the wild lands with friends and folks please contact Jenny Kohn or Craig Robertson. who share your interests and concerns. We're talking about having fun and taking care of YOUR trails and YOUR club facilities. GETTING OUT If you go out once a month, go on ONE Trail By Larry Braun k Maintenance per year. You only go out five times a Have you ever done any Trail Maintenance? year? Go on trail maintenance every two years. You Hikers who have, find trail maintenance a rather only went once a year for the last ten years? Go on a pleasant chore. However, it is something that needs Trail Maintenance this year. For every ten days you to be done on a regular basis. You wouldn't dream get out enjoying the trails, spend one day making it of NOT taking your dresses or suits to be cleaned better. WHERE'S THE PLAQUE? besides the trail conference ones? Do I add or subtract Thirteen degrees? Why are people looking Dear Richard: at me funny? Editors Note: Obviously one hiker thought he found You definitely are a sly fellow! Here I thought I had it the spot. Lets hope he didn't dig up the whole made • visions-of free dues and a little imbibing mountain. See page 4 for more info. danced through my head! Just open up a few maps of THE CLUES the Catskills, spread them out, check for a couple of 1. My western neighbor was a rather shrewd surveyor names, look up OXYmoronic in the dictionary," and gWho arranged to become a stowaway aboard the off I go to Big Indian or Double Top and get the Hardenburgh Patent. 2. My present name is not my goodies! Wrong...Wrong...Wrong... - first, for you see I am a rather round fellow and was thusly named. However Guyot saw me differently. 3. Was that supposed to be a white birch tree, or will My face where the needle points straight and the moss a yellow birch do? Groping underneath produced grows thick forms the headwaters of a stream with a NOTHING, and did you know that Robert Frost and rather oxymoronic name. 4. From my highest Edgar Guest both wrote about apple trees, maple elevation walk off about 40 paces along a true trees, oak trees, sycamore trees in addition to birch bearing of 215 degrees. There you will find a large trees. boulder sprouting forth several small trees, in front What's this about Guyot? He changed a lot of of which you will find a specimen of a tree made names in addition to making THE BIG SWITCH. famous by Edgar A. Guest. This tree was also made Augustine Graham was a strange kind of surveyor, known by a famous American poet with a really but what about this character DeLabigarre? He COOL name - dig it! P.S. If you find the plaque called it Liberty Cap before Guyot. Dear Richard are when the weather is chilly, the prize will make you you being entirely truthful with your clue number both warm and silly. 1?? Tsk..Tsk..Tsk..

Do you realize how many hours I spent in the University library reading books published around 1800? Let me tell you, it ain't easy. I could have been climbing West Kill that evening. Did you know that the Continental Congress gave old G. Washington permission to loot the countryside around Valley Forge to prevent his men from starving? Neither did I, but I read it through before I discovered ALF in a junior high school library! At first I thought he was just a distant relative of the Farquatts, but I found a lot of neat stuff about your clues including something on the "Pine Orchard". Was the Dry Brook a subterfuge along with Augustine? How far west is this neighbor supposed to be? What's this about Natty Bumppo? I can't take it any more

Man thinks he knows what nature wills, But much he plants winter kills. RABIES SPREAD White far away from human care And on a cliff by storm swept bare, To our area By Lanny Wexkr Denied the commonest of needs. frr A birch tree silently succeeds! -^ <- During the 1980's Lyme Disease became well established in our area. Now in the 1990's the disease Sincere*/, of RABIES has spread to our area as well. Over the Anoaymoas past two years numerous cases of rabies have been A demented ADKer reported in upstate New York, New Jersey and .Connecticut. One case of Rabies was confirmed P.S. Is the poem important? Do I need more maps in Farmingdale Long Island. The rabies cases low arfectlag our area are tht or remind you of rabies existence and urge you result of the accidental release of several rabid to seek immediate treatment if you are bitten by a Raccoons in West Virginia back in 1977. Since wild animal. 1977 rabies have spread slowly north reaching first New Jersey then New York in late 1989. EDITOR'S DESK Total Rabies \ Raccoon Rabies By Ron Engasser STATE 1990 1991 1st 10 months After joining this club ten years ago, I went on New Jersey 460 880 \ 714 several hikes listed in the Outings schedule. I learned New York 242 875 \ 571 the ropes by listening and observing what the leaders Connecticut 106 did. So I would lead a hike, a backpacking trip to Windham, Blackdome Etc. Me and my 12 year old In the first ten months of 1991 more than 1000 son and his friend and two club members.. A people in New Jersey and 650 people in New York Swedish lady who claimed she slept out in the have undergone the series of five inoculations woods without a tent in Sweden and a young man necessary to halt the fatal rabies virus. According to 6'3" who learned backpacking while stationed at New Jersey wildlife officers, before this rabies the Airforce Base in Plattsberg. He looked like an epidemic runs its course 50 to 80 percent of the Italian Paul Bunyon. I told the lady I would furnish a Raccoon population will die in New Jersey. tent for her. Mr. BunyoBun n had an over stuffed Rabies does not only strike raccoons. Instances of ^^k backpaclk equipped with a heavy axe rabies have been reported in foxes, woodchucks, ^^Hj^^^and a pot bellied stove. The first skunks and an occasional cow.deer or sheep. Bats day we climbed two peaks and have been carriers for years. camped in a valley. We set Sfwz Now with all these reports of rabies going around up tents, cooked and what can you do to protect yourself while out on enjoyed the experience. Two other gents were the trails? Basically you should avoid any animal camped at this spot and they had every behaving strangely, especially if the animal is conceivable nifty gadget you would want while unusually tame, aggressive or paralyzed. Be hiking I have learned much about camping just by suspicious of daytime activity of raccoons, skunks observing what others do. That night it rained cats and bats which only come out at night. By all means and dogs and the Swedish lady was protected by the avoid feeding or handling of wild life. Rabies can pup tent. The next day we started up Windham and be spread by saliva contact as well as the direct bite the young man complained about the difficulty of an animal. and maybe we should skip Windham.. We all wanted to keep going and he persisted claiming the kids TOUCHING A RABID ANIMAL'S could get heart attacks. We then decided to skip this SALIVA IS ENOUGH TO RISK peak and take the easy way out. During a rest break the young man took off his boots and I noticed CATCHING THE DISEASE Mr. Bunyon had nasty blisters on his bunions. So that was the real reason for cutting short the hike. It If you are bitten or scratched by a wild animal or is sort of the hike leaders responsibility to judge the get saliva of the animal into an open wound, wash skill and experience of his fellow hikers and to look the wound with soap and water and seek medical after them. Had the man applied MOLESKINS as attention immediately. If possible, try to capture soon as minor soreness developed, he could have the animal without damaging its head. Preserve the continued. Also his pack was overloaded. Well we animal by- refrigeration as soon as possible. If the did hike two peaks and the hike was a success. On animal is captured and it tests rabies free you can save any hike I lead, I always ask "How are your feet". yourself from undergoing the painful series of There is an element of danger when we venture into injections. the woods. Miles away from help. We rely on If you need to undergo the injections.you'd best experience and equipment to allow us to survive in get them as soon as possible after exposure. The the mountains. I always read the Accident report in series of five injections are given on days 1,3,7,14 and the Adirondac so I can learn from other peoples 28. mistakes. It's the element of danger that makes for Despite the problems of rabies and Lyme disease HIGH ADVENTURE... affecting our area, this should not stop you from getting out and hiking Your risk of contracting either disease is small with the proper precautions. The purpose of this article was to alert *T-te%9A?fatl£2 white plastic PVC material is 2" wide and 12" long ^5™"35" oo e» with 6 perches). Send a $10 check to JoEllen at 46W. 22 St.,Deer Park, N.Y. 11729 to receive this bargain for birds.

Conservation Report LAPLAND LAKE..Participants By Carole Kazdan were twice blessed; there was a steady supply of fresh snow, EDITH The D.E.C. Open Space MITCHELL and WALTER CARSTENS showed impressive Conservation Plan Hearings were hiking, nature and social slides of held on Jan. 16 at the Bethpage their recent trip to Soth Africa. State Park Clubhouse. Our L.I. Cheers for the efforts oMUNE chapter was well represented. FAIT and HERB COLES who make this annual Treasurer TOM WALL did a outing possible! beautiful job of speaking for our chapter. A AND THEN THERE WERE NONE.. Family written statement from our club has also obligations and personal preferences have reduced been mailed to Albany. the number of LI-AD K women hiking the Catskill Several people have volunteered to be trails, Winter was an invigorating season that began on the conservation committee. I will be and ended for me with SW Hunter on January 11 getting back to them in the near future. when I broke my ankle. LINDA EDWARDS promises to rejoin the female Anyone else interested call me after 3:30 contingent once she and Dave PM at 549-5015. become parents in May. Enjoy the challenges of winter by Conservation Hints V I building your endurance in the 1. In winter, spread cat litter instead of salt on icy coming three seasons.... There's surfaces. 2. Use a burner that is the same size as your safety in numbers. This familiar phrase was proven by the physical pot or smaller, never larger. Electric ranges can and moral support I received be turned off a few minutes early, the hot element from six fellow hikers on Jan 11: BILL CRUMP, will continue to cook the food. 3. Rent or borrow DAVE EDWARDS, GBORGE FORM, DICK items you don't often use. Efficient use of products FURMAN, ALLEN GRUNTHAL AND ERNIE conserves resources.' KRIESE Made it possible for me to hobble out before dark. I thank them sincerely and hope you'll seriously consider the ides of never hiking alone! People and Perspectives By Arlene Scholer PLAQUE Dear Demented ADK'ER TO HONOR HIKERS... March 28 is the date for the Catskill 3S00 club to honor those who How could you come so close and yet be finished climbing the required peaks. PAUL S~ so far? How oxyMORONIC can you get? V^wWhy I'll bet you couldn't find the plaque if LANZILLOTTA, ALLEN GRUNTHAL, and BILL ' you had a degree in dental hygiene! And as SWIFT are close to earning their membership far as what kind of birch tree-how the hell numbers; Allen and Bill are trying to beat the March do I know, next time get a botanist with you! 21 deadline. All are invited to the dinner-meeting I suggest if you have any problem with clue at Nicole's Restaurant, Highland Falls ( 3 miles No. 1, that you go back to your junior high north of the Bear Mtn. Bridge at intersection of school library and reread ALF! Yes the poem is important (Note: nice find). Rts 9W and 218). To join the L.I. table, just No, the Trail Conference maps will do just fine. send a check (payable to Catskill 3500 Club; $25 per A true bearing of 215 degrees is just that! Forget person: before March 14) to me at 17 Willow Rd. declination and the highest elevation of a trailless New Hyde Park, NY 11040. All reservations will be peak should be obvious enough. P.S. What took mailed together for a LI table. A social hour you so long? It's been over a year already. And let (5-7) will be followed by a Prime Rib dinner me tell you one thing, the bellywash you'll be imbibing on as you smugly celebrate your hard won (vegetarian option available). After the meeting victory definitely does not improve with age. and membership ceremony, a senior wildlife biologist Therefore Anonymous; get your butt in gear and with the DEC will speak about Catskill Black Bear try again. P.P.S. Don't forget your compas, map, management. Questions cal meat 354-0231. ALF, poem...and botanist. MADE TO ORDER... JoELLEN ELSENER is Sincerely accepting orders for indestructible birdf eeders (the The Master PUquester OUTING SCHEDULE

MAR 7 SLEEPING GIANT STATE PARK - Fee, fi, fp, fan. Dare to walk the Giant! A moderate 6-9 mile climb of the SAT B sleeping giant with great views of New Haven and L.I. Sound. Snow/rain date March 8. LANNYWEXLER (516)938-5721 between 7-10 pm. REGISTER BY MARCH 5

MAR 7,8 CATSKILL WINTER HIKING WEEKEND See Jan/Feb Mountaineer or call 354-0231 for late SAT.SUN information.

MAR8 CLIMBING AND RAPPELING - "Climb on" facility in Allentown, PA Beginners and experienced climbers are SUN welcome Instruction provided in climbing and rappeling on indoor climbing wall with 4 rappeling faces. Cost approximately $10. & car pool. Call GERRY BARSKY 759-4070 Leave message. MAR 8 CAUMSETT STATE PARK - 4 miles over rolling hills down to the beach and back. Look for early signs of spring. SUN C late morning start JENNY KOHN (516) 667-4534 before 9:45 pm. REGISTER BY NOON MARCH 7.

MAR 14 NORTHERN N.J. HIKE - Norvin Green State Forest Wyanokie Plateau. 6 moderate to strenuous miles, several SAT B peaks with short climbs and excellent views from bare summits. GEORGE FORM 483-0119 before 11 pm. REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 13 MAR 14 GREENBELT TRAIL - South end from Hecksher Park to the Arboretum. Beautiful beaches, woods, plantings, and SAT C deer 2-4 miles. JEANNE GRAY (516) 691-0629 before 10 pm. REGISTER BY MARCH 13.

MAR 15 LONG PATH-CALL'S HOLLOW TO LAKE SKANNATATI - 6 miles. Greet spring in Harriman State Park. SUN B scenic section, variety of conditions. DORITHY McGARVEY (516) 536-7558 before 11 pm REGISTER BY MARCH 13 MAR 21 WARD-POUND RIDGE - Join us for a vernal equinox hike in Westchester County's lovely park Reservation. SAT B we've gone before and enjoyed this moderate 5-6 mile hike and atttended explorations. Known to us now are the reservation's only overlook and scenic vista, the famous Leatherman's cave, native American petroglyphs, fire tower hill, spy rode and the elusive Dancing Rock. Early season tick precautions in effect Joint with Sierra dub. BOB McDERMOTT (718) 776-8379 before 10 pm. REGISTER BY MARCH 18

MAR 21,22 CATSKILL CAMPOUT Beginner's backpack and campout DICK FURMAN 692-7356, ARLBNE SCHOLER 354-0231 MAR 21 CATSKILL HIKE (+ BACKPACK OPTION) - Climb Slide Mt, a required 35er winter peak, and perhaps Cornell MAR 22 and/or Wittenberg. (Backpack option: strenuous BP to campout on Slide Mt with possible 35er climbs on Sunday.) Snowshoes and crampons required. LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 7-10 pm REGISTER BY MARCH 19 (OR BY MARCH 16 FOR BP OPTION)

MAR 28 SOUTHERN HARRIMAN PARK - Ramapo Thorn Russian Bear and Raccoon Brook Hill. 9 miles, 1500'-2000* SAT B elevation up and down. No go in rain. KEN KING (516) 798-5276 7-10 pm. REGISTER BY MARCH 27

MAR 28 WELWYN PRESERVE, GLEN COVE - 200 acres of mature forest, former estate of Harold Pratt, founder of Pratt SAT C Institute. Approximately 4 easy miles over flat ground overlooking L.I. Sound. No go in rain. _ __ NANCY HODSON (516) 692-5754before 10:30 pm. REGISTERBYMARCH 27

APR 4 WILD WOOD STATE PARK - Come along for a pleasing and very easy 4 miles saunter on L.I.'s North Shore. We SAT C+ will walk this park's lovely forested paths now in early spring bloom (let's try to get lost, but I bet we can't). Bring lunch and water. Early season tick precautions in effect Joint with Sierra Club. BOB McDERMOTT (718) 776-8379 before 10 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 1

APR 4 HARRMAN PARK - Lake Sebago to Diamond Mountain, to Pine Meadow, to Wanasink & back. 8+ miles at a SAT B+ moderate pace. Come and enjoy. ERNIE KRIESE 744-9350 before 9 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 3

APR 4 TRAIL VOLUNTEER TRAINING WORKSHOP - Offered by NY-NJ Trail Conference. 4 workshops to choose from SAT on the design, construction, maintenance, and monitoring of hiking trails. Registration fee $3.00 due by March 21. MARY CRUMP (516) 226-0564 before 9 pm REGISTER BY MARCH 18

APR 5 DOUBLE TOP MOUNTAIN - CATSKILL - Indiana Bngasser will lead buskwack. Seeks downed airplane and SUN A cannister RONENGASSER 289-5375 6-9 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 2 APR 5 SHELTER ISLAND, MASHOMACK PRESERVE - Eastern Li's beautiful nature area that Include* Mils, bay SUN and marshes. All this and a ferry ride to!! Light supper after 7-11 miles depending on the group. B JACKGEBEL 288-2208 before 9 PM REGISTER BY APRIL 3

APR 11 TRAIL MAINTENANCE Schunemunk Mt fron Rte 32 to the Jess up Trail. Come lend a hand in the biannual SAT maintenance of this section of the Long Path. Beginner maintainors more than welcome. Raindate Sunday April 12 HERB COLES (516) 897-5306, RICH MOORE (914) 496-7667 before 9 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 10

APR 12 CATSKILL HIKE - Climb Bear Pen and Vly, the most northwesterly Catskill High Peaks. SUN A Crampons and snowshoes may be required. LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 7-10 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 10 APR 12 PECONIC WATERSHED PINE BARRENS HIKE, MANORVILLE - Easy 7 miles in county parkland and SUN C nature preserve. Observe signs of spring in woods, at small ponds and estuaries. PAUL LANZILLOTTA (516)345-3581 7-10 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 10 APR 16-19 HIKE THE AT. IN VIRGINIA - 30+ miles from Swift Run Gap to Rockfish Gap. Car camp THR-SUN and shuttle daily. Contact leader for details. A BILL CRUMP (516) 226-0564 8-9 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 10

APR 18 BIKE & HIKE - Bike the trails around Black Rock Forest and hike Black Rock. Great SATB+ view of the Hudson River. 10+miles. DONMANTELL (516) 826-3525 before 10 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 16 APR 18 BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUN - Possibly catch some early spring flowers and plants on the SAT C estate-like grounds. PAT TREACY 826-1913 before 9:30 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 17 APR 25 TRAIL MAINTENANCE - CATSKILLS - Join us in a leisurely work day on the Long Path just south of SAT B Peekamoose Mt Not a lot of climbing. Beginner maintainers more than welcome. Rain date Sunday April 26. MARY CRUMP (516) 226-0564 before 9 pm: ARLENE SCHOLER (516) 354-0231 before 9:30 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 23 APR 26 STONY BROOK/SETAUKET/OLDFIELD AREA BICYCLE Early signs of spring. About 25 miles SUN B of rolling hills. Gourmet deli lunch at end of ride. JOAN GOSSNER (516) 689-3070 before 10 pm. REGISTER BY APRIL 24 MAY 2 KITTATINNY MOUNTAINS: Ever wonder when driving through the Delaware Water Gap what was up there? SAT Now's your chance to find out and hike some of the AT for 8+ miles. Adventurous spirits wanted. B+ DON MANTELL (516) 826-3525 before 10 pm: Ernie Kreise(516)744-9350 before 9 pm. REGISTER BY MAY 1 MAY 3 LITTER DAY - Give something back to the trails you enjoy hiking all year long. Let's make a difference and help SUN clean up after those who are less thoughtful. We will pick up litter on a trail to be designated. Bring work gloves - plastic bags will be provided. ED SLAUGHTER (516) 654-2197 7-9:30 pm; LANNY WEXLER (516) 938-5721 7-9 pm. REGISTER BY MAY 2

ADVANCE NOTICE MAY 2 HIGH ROPES COURSE and indoor rock climbing on state of the art wall in Cooperstown, NY A.C.E gymnasium. Approximate cost &16. + car pool + camping fees. CaU GERRY BARSKY 759-4070, leave message. TENTATIVE ~V MAY 9 10 JBL VOLUNTEER WEEKEND - Free meals and bed at Johns Brook Lodge, via an easy 3.5 mile walk. You do SAT SUN whatever you can to help open JBL for the summer season and maintenance on JBL, Grace Camp and Camp B O'Brien. It's really a weekend of good fellowship, good food, and good fun that can even begin on Friday if it suits your schedule. LARRY BRAUN (718) 392-2030 7-iO pm. REGISTER BY MAY 5

MAY 16 ^^ JAMAICA BAY BIRDING Joe Leone 928-6782,821-0821

MAY 23-25 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - Brothers Trail maintenance in the Adirondacks -work and play weekend- inexpensive lodgings. HERB COLES/JUNE FAIT 897-5306

OUTING INFO

DON MANTELL is outings coordinator for the May/June Mountaineer. Contact Don at (516) 826-3525 to register your outing for publication. Please send your trip reports to JENNY GRAY (691-0629), 34 Russell St., Amityville, NY 11701 6 OUTINGS GUIDELINES: * REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUTINGS IS REQUIRED. Leader may refine to take anyone not registered Persons who do register are expected to show op or call to cancel. * GROUND RULES AND SUGGESTIONS - Minors (under 18) without parent or responsible adult accompanying must call leader prior to trip for OK. Bring trail snack, water, extra piece of dothing for warmth, hat and rain gear. Hiking trips require ssturdy footwear. Consult with leader if in doubt as to trip requirements. * CARPOOL LOCATION - Shopping center (street parking only) on northwest corner of Long Island Expressway Service Road and little Neck Parkway (Exit 32). * CARPOOL RATES - Suggested minim urns: Harriman $10, Shawangunks $15, Catskills $20, Adirondacks $35. Drivers set final rates.

MID-WEEK OUTING PROGRAM

Some ADKers are unavailable for weekend hiking, but would like to bike on weekdays. It's nice to know that if you need a something that we all love. If you have a day off during the week and are willing to lead a hike, call Ernie Kreise at (516) 744-9350.1 can even suggest some places to go to if you need some ideas. I think this has some real possibilities, but I need your help to list days or single dates (even one-time shots could be done). Anything from museums, to mountains, to beaches, to birding, to theaters, etc. could be included. Meanwhile, June Fait joins us for Wednesdays.

Open dates: WEDNESDAY - boardwalk rambles at a brisk pace - 4 miles Long Beach area. JUNE FAIT (516) 897-5306 THURSDAY - All weather hikes - BERNIE TANENBAUM (516) 482-5379

LOOKING AHEAD late notice! * MAY ADK Spring outing 1992 - Great hike schedule - inexpensive lodging - Frost Valley YMCA - Contact 8,9,10 Ariene Scholar, Paul Lanzillotta or Ernie Kreise for INFORMATION.

LOOKING BACK By Jeanne Gray

NOV 17-Catskills-With a common interest in hiking, ED HAHNFELD, DON MANTELL, PAT TREACY, BILL SWIFT. RICHARD FURMAN, MARILYN SCAFURI, ED APPELGATE and co-leaders PAUL LANZILLOTTA and ARLENE SCHOLER shared an invigorating day in the Catskills. We hiked the John Robb trail by Hunter to the height of land. Then with everyone agreeing on the compass work, we headed to Rusk Mountain where we signed the 3500 register. We dropped off the summit for a sunny lunch spot and^proceeded downhill in a direction that completed a triangular pattern for this outing. Best parts? Sharing a day with such compatible hikers despite the vast age span was only topped by meeting some potential winter enthusiasts. CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE.

TEE SHIRTS

HELP SUPPORT OUR CHAPTERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY PURCHASING A COMMERATTVE T - SHIRT. THE SHIRT IS ALL BLUE (100% cotton Hanes Beefy T) with our L.I. ADK logo printed in four colors. Sizes large and X-large. They cost $11.00 each and are on sale at meetings or by mail Send check plus $1.75 for handeling to CAROLE KAZDAN 17 RADCLIFF DRIVE, HUNTINGTON, NY 11743.

ZIP + 4 l/%' BY PAUL LANZILLOTTA, ADK-LI MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

The ADK office in Lake George has advised me that the post office will soon require the club to use zip + 4 _-• zip codes on all membership mailings. The office has requested assistance from the chapters in collecting-this information and I am asking for your assistance in helping me gather this data. Please call me or drop me a postcard with your zip + 4 code if you know it. Check the address label on your last Mountaineer. If the zip + 4 code is there, you need not contact me. Thank you for your help. PAUL LANZILLOTTA, 18 CHASE COMMONS, YAPHANK, NY 11980 (516) 345-3581.

Beginner's Backpacking Course for Adults The chapter is offering a beginner's course for adults. The Wednesday evening classes will be followed by a weekend overnight in the Catskill Preserve. Trip date June. 13/14. TIME: 730-900PM (Hours can be adjusted to suit the majority). PLACE: Oakwood School, South Huntington (site of monthly meetings). FEE: $15 ( All money collected is donated to a trail maintaince fund managed by the ADK; please make check payable to Ariene Scholer and mail to 17 Willow Road, New Hyde Park, 11040. Registration deadline March 1 1992 Course instructors Dick Furman and Ariene Scholer. MEETING nights April 15,29;May 6,20; June 3 Upon receipt of your check, a map and additional information will be mailed to you. QUESTIONS call Dick at 692-7356 you are interested in (give at least two choices) to Presidents Pen Harry Bott, ADK Campground Host Program, 86 By June Fait Elkwood Ave., New Providence, NJ 07940. Dates are available on a first-come-first-served basis. The Its been a busy week. Just washed my polypro deadline is Msy 15th. from the Lapland Lake trip and packed it again for this weekend at Camp Peggy O'Brian. The day before HARRIMAN GUIDEBOOK I went to Lapland Lake I attended the Open Space NOW AVAILABLE hearings with several other ADKers. This is what ADK is all about. There is a lot of fun and fellowship The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and the joy of being in the outdoors but also a sense has announced the publication of the first of responsibility for the land we so enjoy. comprehensive guidebook ever written on the trails of Harriman/Bear Mountain State Parks. This If we don't take care of the land the quality of our 500-page book, entitled HARRIMAN TRAILS: A outdoor experiences will soon diminish. The GUIDE AND HISTORY, is the culmination Adirondacks won't disappear but our access to of many years of work by the author, Bill Myles, a portions of them could be restricted if large tracts of Trail Conference member. In addition to land formerly used for lumbering are sold for other providing a detailed description of all the marked uses. and many unmarked trails in the parks, the book recounts the history of each trail - who built it and We have been doing a lot of hiking lately in the when, who lived in the area before it became part "of Pine Barrens. Besides being the last bits of the park and how the trail changed since it was undeveloped land on Long Island they are an originally built. The book is enhanced with over important source of pure water. They need to be 40 historical photographs gathered by the author, protected. The State is in financial difficulty and and 20 more recent photographs by Michael Warren, there are many competing needs but hopefully a photographer and Trail Conference member. The cover was designed by Conference member source of funding will be found to preserve some of Steve Butfilowski. Also included are sections on the our open spaces. v lakes and mines in the parks, the roads in and around Another way we can take care of the land is to' the parks and the history of the parks and their maintain what we now use. Yes, it's time for "Spring development. Cleaning". This year we have three sections of trail to "This is the book hikers have long waited for", maintain. So look in the schedule and come out for said Trail Conference Publications Chair Daniel Chazin. Chazin, who spent several years editing one, two or all three maintenance days. It's work but the book, pointed out that all of the marked trails it's fun also. (and many of the unmarked ones, too) were Litter day is also important. Some people feel they measured by a team of Conference volunteers, in should not have to clean up another's litter and I order to ensure "that the measurements given are can't say I disagree with them. But until we live in a correct. world where people take more responsibility for their The book sells for $14.95 ($11.95 for Trail Conference members), plus $1.45 postage. own garbage, it's^something the conscientious among (NYS residents must add sales tax.) It can be us will be found doing the first Sunday in May. ordered directly from: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc., 232 Madison Ave., Room 908,' CAMPGROUND HOSTS NEEDED New York, NY 10016. ^ AT ADIRONDAK LOJ!

Volunteers are being accepted for positions as Campground Hosts at the Adirondak Loj Wilderness Campground. Volunteers are responsible for assisting staff in the operation of the campground, offering assistance to campers and informing people of the educational opportunities available. Hosts receive a free campsite and free meals with the ADK staff. Dates available include Victoria and Memorial Day weekends in May (May 16-18 and 23-25) and weekends and/or weeks from July 3rd through October 12th. To apply, you must send a letter explaining why you feel qualified along with the dates 8 Q O

1991 - OUTINGS REPORT Below is a list of 161 names of individuals who participated in our 1991 outings schedule. 63 joined us for two or more hikes, with 367 person-hikes being completed. 16 persons hiked 6 or more times throughout the year (call me if think you're eligible for the 100 mile patch). 43 people volunteered to lead hikes for our chapter, 4 of them leading 6 or more hikes during the year, for a total of 112 reported outings. They should be congratulated for their time and effort, and will be receiving the leadership patches shortly. Many thanks from all of us. We continue to have a long and varied outings schedule (not even counting the outings which are unpublished and result from contacts made on listed hikes), which is a credit to the activity and commitment of our members. May 1992 produce even more outings and participants. HAPPY HIKING.

H L H L H L H L 1 Abatelli Canny 15 Gray Jeanne 4 2 Montgomery Frank 2 1 Van Rynbach Eugene 1 1 Albano Angelo 1 2 Greenwald Joy 6 Moore Richard 5 1 Varley Marilyn 1 1 Anklokoletz Barry 1 Greenwald Ross 1 Murillo Ronnie 1 Venezia Vito 2 Bakunin Jack 1 Grossman Merlyn 1 Niemczyk Debbie 2 Wahrenburg Lester 2 Bakunin Polly 4 Grunthal Allen 3 1 Noblit Carol 1 Wall Thomas 1 1 Bargine Michael 3 HahnefeldEd 1 Oglensky Bonnie 1 Waldhauer Amy 6 Barsky Gerry 1 Hamber Ted 1 Paolino Jo Anne 1 Walzer Shirley 4 Belchick Judith 1 Hauser Laurie 1 Pfleger Dennis 3 Weisenbloom Joan 1 2 Bellafatto Gloria 2 1 Heymann Erica 1 Pomeranz Janet 3 Weisenbloom Jack 1 1 Bialer Mattie 2 Hodson Nancy 2 3 Rebolini Robert 1 WerfelJill 1 Blum Joan 2 Hodson Mike 1 Richard Glenn 1 1 Wetzlar Leonard 2 Blancato D iane 2 Hudson Kent 1 Richard Sandra 1 3 Wexler Lanny 5 I Bodkin Joseph 1 Impassionata Lucy 4 Ritter Jeffrey 1 Wien Diane II Braun Larry 8 1 Johansen Nancy 1 Robertson Craig 1 Wilson Elizabeth 1 Burton Lillian 2 3 Kearns Catherine 1 Rodin Richard 1 WojcikPaul 1 Calace Susan 6 King Kenneth 3 1 Rosen Marvin 1 ZakEllie 2 Carey Virginia 1 King Esther 1 Rosen Gloria 1 Cohen Arlene 2 Kohn Jennifer 2 1 Sala Frank H = hikes participated in. 12 Coles Herbert 7 2 Koppelman Fenna 1 Saramack Suzanne L •= hikes led. 1 Craig Pauline 5 Kraut Robin 1 2 Scafuri Marilyn 2 NOTE: All data based on 1 Cunningham Allen 12 Kriese Ernest 8 1 Scianimanico Robert completed outing reports. 1 Crump William 8 Lanzillotta Paul 3 1 Schnee Gary 2 DeGaetano David 1 Leone Joe 1 2 Schlessinger Marvin 2 Dietz George 1 Levin Ginny 8 Scholer Arlene 4 2 Edwards David 1 Lewis Judy 1 Schroeder Jane 2 Edwards Linda 1 Lindstrom John 2 SchoU Allen 10 Ehli Richard 2 1 Lipson Michael 2 SeddonPat 1 1 Eisner JoEllen 1 LoCascio George 1 Shapiro Jackie 2 Engasser Ron 2 5 Lodato Minnie 1 1 Shapiro Barry 13 Fait June 6 I Maemone Richard 1 Shanahan Bob 1 Farquatt Immaculatta II MantellDon 4 1 Shanahan Mary 1 Fisher David 1 3 Marczyk Ron 1 6 Sheffield Richard 1 Foote Robin 1 ' Marczyk Kathy 1 Simone Kristin 1 Foote Emilio 1 Marczyk Adam 1 Slaughter Ed 6 Form George 1 Marczyk Jesse 1 Slaughter Mike 4 Furman Richard 2 Marshall Frank 2 SneathDirk 1 Futz Philo 2 MacCullum Jim 1 3 Sokol Harry 2 2 Gandolfo Lionell 1 McDermott Martha 3 Sokol Yetta 2 g, 2 Garcia Gladys 3 MeDermott Robert 3 7 Stier Kenneth 2 4 GebelJack 2 2 McGarvey Dorothy 2 1 Stone Michael 4 Geller Robin 1 McGarvey Charles 5 Swift William 1 3 Gossner Joan 2 3 McLean Robert 1 Tanenbaum Bernard 1 Graber Howard 1 Mercadante Laura 1 12 TreacyPat 5 page 9 o

LOOXDIEtBAClC Continued DIEDRE TOURIN and ALAN CHEVAT used a car shuttle. Starting at fox hollow, we left one car at NOV 17 - Ward Pond Ridge - BOB Mcdermott (1), hairpin turn on Rte. 47. BELL SWIFT was to meet us Mr.ft Mrs. ANGELO ALBANO, DANNY ABATELLI, there. Swift left for Panther before we arrived, but he ERICA HEYMAN and LANNY WEXLER hiked 6 miles left his name in the snow on the summit. You could say on a cold and beautifully dear day. Thay visited he was on the trip. Had 1" of snow by cars, 8" on top. Lookout Point, The Leather-man Caves, Indian DEC.28 - Tuxedo Park Circular - The weather was ideal Petroglyphs, Fire Tower and even found the elusive for hiking - bright sunny skies, crisp and nearly Dancing Kock. windless, as the group completed a circular from Tuxedo NOV 17 - Green belt Trail - EUGENE VAN RYNBACH to a frosen Lake Sebago and finally Parker Cabin (L) and LES WAHRENBURG hiked from Bayard Mountain and back. Hikers were RICH EHLI, Arboretum through Connetquot State Park. Met no VIRGINIA CARRY, JEREMIAH FARQUATT and ERNIE other hikers on the trail - rare on Long Island. Saw KRIESE(L) 8 deer in Connetquot. JAN 12 - Hook Mountain - YETTA and HARRY SOKOL NOV IT - Javne's Hill - NANCY HODSON (L), (Co-L), DICK and VERA ALLEN.GLORIA and MARVIN MICHAEL HODSON and JANET POMERANTZ ROSEN. Hiked 8 miles. We had six people who were had a guided tour of the historic Walt Whitman willing to explore. We found many old stone structures house before heading to Jayne's Hill, the and an old cistern. Many were built in the 30's. highest point on Long Island, Whitman JAN 12 - Caumsett Park. - NANCY HODSON (L),and appreciated nature; would have been an ADKer! JEANNE GRAY. Brisk winds and bone chilling DEC 7 • Harriman A one inch layer of snow temperatures kept us moving. Hiked back about 4 with seasonal temperatures of 39 degrees greeted miles to the pond and back. the group and made for some slippery conditions, JAN 17-20 - Lyon Mountain • BOB REBOLINI (L) JACK but the color contrasts made the many views and JOAN WEISENBLOOM, We had a fairly easy walk superb. Tracks of rabbits, deer, squirrel and fox up and old jeep road and old ski slope, now overgrown, were common on this 9 mile Jaunt in Harriman. We stopped for late lunch at the foundation of the Bikers were JUNE FAIT, HERB COLES, TED old fire observation cabin and decided not to go to the HAMBER and ERNIE KREISE (L). tower as it was late in the day. The winds were picking DEC 7 - Katonah Museum - Forever Wild: The up and It was 10 degrees with 4 to 6 inches of snow on Adirondack Experience Exhibition was the most the ground. The view of the St. Lawrence Valley was interesting and worthwhile. Paintings, drawings, great! quilts, etc. were on display. Many were from the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mt. Lake, but others were from private collections. BOB RINGLEE and PRESIDENT June Fait 897-5306 other officers were there. HERB COLES and JUNE CIRCULATION Dave and Linda Edwards FAIT (Co-L). FOR MORE INFO DEC 22 - Panther Mt. CatsldUs • LARRY BRAUN WRITE TO; (L), ED SLAUGHTER and son, MIKE, BILL ADK-LI P.O. Box 172 Yaphank, LI 11980 YOOSE, ROBIN GELLER, HAL DRELLICH,

MEETINGS All meeting? through JUNB1992 will be held at the Oakwood Elementary School, Huntington Station. Take exit 39 (Round Swamp Rd.) off Northern Pkwy., proceed north 1 mile to Jericho Tnpk. turn right (east), proceed to 2nd light (approx 1-2 miles), turn left (North) on Oakwood Rd., proceed several blocks, turn left (west) on to West 22nd St., proceed about 1/4 mile to school on right side of road. PROGRAMS

L Thursday March 12 Tom Parker, Trails Chairman for the main Club vill be happy to talk about volunteer opportunities for the summer of 199Z.

Thursday April 9 Jack Diamond vill yive a talk and slide show program about planning and cycling across Europe.

Sis EDITOR Adi ro ndac k Mo untoi n CI u b Ron Engasser 73 Mats una ye Drive Medford, NY 11763 /ln 4114 1.11